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Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr could still face U-turn with decision at hearing
Chris Eubank Jr’s £15m clash going ahead could be decided at a hearing today as Eddie Hearn battles to keep the fight on.The bout was thrown into doubt yesterday after it was revealed Benn has produced a positive test for a fertility drug.The British Boxing Board of Control insisted that they have “prohibited” the bout taking place on Saturday night at the O2 under their jurisdiction.But it is understood Matchroom will seek an injunction to reverse that decision and allow the bout to go ahead. READ MORE: Unbeaten boxer tells Eddie Hearn he'll ’save the show’ by fighting Chris Eubank Jr Benn, 25, insists he is a ‘clean athlete’ despite the adverse analytical finding from a Voluntary Anti-Doping test conducted last month for the substance clomifene which can boost testosterone levels.The Destroyer said: “I’ve not committed any violations. I’ve not been suspended so as far as I’m concerned the fight is still going ahead.“I’ve spoken to Chris [Eubank] personally and we both want the fight to go ahead.Do you think the fight should be cancelled? Let us know in the comments section.“We both have taken medical and legal advice and we want the fight to go ahead for the fans.“I’ve signed up to every voluntary anti-doping testing there is under the sun … all my UKAD tests have come back negative throughout my whole career.“I’ve never had any issues before.
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Conor Benn 'fails drugs test' to plunge fight against Chris Eubank Jr into doubt
The Mail report that Benn has tested positive for banned substance clomifene, which is used to treat infertility in women but can increase testosterone in men.They report that the test was carried out by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, with the substance in question prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency.READ MORE: Conor Benn would celebrate victory over Chris Eubank Jr by painting and decoratingThe fight has been put at risk but it is not yet known whether the situation will lead to a cancelation of the bout which comes 30 years after their fathers Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank faced off for a second time.The Mail add Eubank Jr still wants the fight to go ahead, despite his father recently calling for a fan boycott due to fears about his son's weight cut.Back in January, welterweight Benn was briefly removed from the WBC world rankings for not enrolling in their clean-athlete programme.At the time Benn said in a statement: "The World Boxing Council (WBC) have temporarily removed me from their January rankings and have requested in order for me to continue being ranked under the WBC governing body I must officially enrol in the WBC Clean Boxing Program supported by VADA (Voluntary Anti-Doping Association)."I can confirm I have instructed my team who are now in the process of enrolling me.
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